![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Hollister, CA.
![]() Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hollister, Ca.
Posts: 6,147
|
Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
I went to look at this thing this afternoon .... '63
- - ![]() - - It caught my attention when I saw the pics on CL, and it happened to be in my town, few miles from home. His posting expired, so I cant post the link. The add read it was a project, all glass was intact, raised crossmember, P/S, 350, 4spd, new intake/carb/headers...4 new bags included, 8 valves, extra parts... At first glance, it's bad arse..untill you walk up and see the hack job on the rear suspension. It's running a 5-lug rear-axle...with a two link bolted to leafspring pad , under axle...with a track bar located under the axle.... I should of snapped a pic, but didnt want to seem too pushy. The front end is a new bushing style crossmember...the center of the drag link has been cut and the outter ends welded on top of the center, assuming to compensate for the raised crossmember (WTF ?!?!) Looks like a clean 350....probably a muncie....P/S mounted to what IS NOT one of CaptionFabs creations.... Dash heater and ashtray smoothed...dash and column both have igniton keys. He was right in his add .... it is a project that has to be finished. Oh, the front inners are gone...with 1x2 tubing zig zagged to locate the hood springs/hinges.... Loose bolts here and there....3 nuts to space the L fender lower mount ... 'popcorn' welding thruout Sounds pretty bad, huh ?? Anyway...the questions. How are the rear wood floor supported ?? Crossmembers right ?? Currently, its got a HUGE fuel tank sitting almost as high as the notch...with looks to be a full, uncut KP notch. I have a rolling '63 C-20 chassis...that is super original...wonder if the wheelbase is the same ?? I like the body, just dont care too much for the frame mods...it does lay out really nice.. He is asking $3500 or trades. I offered him my 71 SS NOVA...Body is 90%...and no drivetrain..(before viewing)...I mentioned keep your drivetrain for the NOVA...its probably the best thing its got ! ![]() ![]() What you all think ?? More pics, I know....
__________________
John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 04-18-2011 at 10:54 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: pensacola fl
Posts: 3,072
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Body looks nice. Everything else seems like crap. Dude I have a nova one owner 85k miles... Keep that baby. Get the body if you can.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 | |
Hollister, CA.
![]() Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hollister, Ca.
Posts: 6,147
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Quote:
Offered him my wheeler project too...'86 Samurai...2000 vortec/dana44's/4l60/thousands in new parts... We will see !!
__________________
John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
I have car A.D.D.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado
Posts: 4,147
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Looks good, sounds decent. How much work are you wanting to put in to it? That would be my question.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
-Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
1961 crewcab
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: missoula, mt
Posts: 6,164
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
ok: the wood floor is supported with cross braces just like a fleetside truck.
the frame is a swb chassis 115 inch. the rear frame rails -last 2 feet of the sub need to be retained, because of a drop for the rear pan and to mount the rear bumper-just like a front bumper mounts. front frame mounts are the same as pu, rear "cab" mounts, same location, but smaller and narrower than a pu. very front rad mounts on a sub are made of vulcanized rubber like a 3/4 ton truck, maybe for a quieter ride? check gohstrangers sub thread, I posted a pic of the rear frame rails. I just pulled the front floor out of a rollover sub, still has the chassis(66), and the rear lift gate... ltm if you need parts, not mine but I can get 'em... still has the complete rear floor. trade would probably be fiine, especially if you dont' care for the nova anymore... yes it might be worth more right now... but who has cash to buy anything lately? from the pic the sub bodys great what is missing.. lift gate supports? rear window locks? probably cost 5-700$$ if they are missing....
__________________
60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
chevy only
![]() Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 6,619
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
chief it looks like it has a clean body and all the glass and hatch 2500 i would think, but with your skills that stuff would be a piece of cake for you
__________________
CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else ! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: upstate new york
Posts: 1,317
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
cheif make sure if you get it it has all or close to all like mentioned if it has slider windows the latches are 2-3 hundred a pair the hardware for the rear clamshell set up is expensive and the rubber for all the windows is going to run around 300 bux right off the bat believe me i love the burb and i would get it but keep in mind all the stuff you dont have is kind of expensive as far as the frame you can build new swctions of the frame and make new trailing arms for fairly cheap!let me know if you have any questions
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 | |||
Hollister, CA.
![]() Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hollister, Ca.
Posts: 6,147
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Forgot to metion...he has ALL the glass (windshields/doors/sliders) ... the hatch with hinges. I believe the gate supports were bent he said. Does sound like a ok deal I guess. I would keep it bagged...although I like to start with a 'virgin' chassis ... So I guess, my '63 C-20 Chassis would be the perfect canidate, huh ?? Thanks again fellas....
__________________
John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 04-19-2011 at 09:14 AM. Reason: mi spilling socks |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Sidney,b.c.
Posts: 4,425
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Quote:
you would have to shorten the c20 frame and add an extension to the rear of the frame and you need the rear body mounting frame brkts ron |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 | |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Plumas Lake, Ca.
Posts: 1,009
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Quote:
Road trip north and you have the virgin frame you want to do the suspension mods yourself! Last edited by blackedoutharley; 04-25-2011 at 06:07 AM. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: upstate new york
Posts: 1,317
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
i would agree with Dino it sounds like it is worth $2500 with all the work that needs to be done to it that nova should be worh at least that much or more!!!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 | |
Hollister, CA.
![]() Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hollister, Ca.
Posts: 6,147
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Quote:
- - One contractor guy was willing to install a new roof on my 2200 sq ft home in trade for the car !!
__________________
John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 04-19-2011 at 09:50 AM. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: upstate new york
Posts: 1,317
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
i am telling you the nova has some collector value i bet you can get more for that than you would have to give for the sub no problem!! out east here that thing would go for a good dollor being it is rust free!! hope you are able to get the sub but dont over pay there is some work for you there but you will have to put some cash into it also!!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Winters, Ca.
Posts: 1,069
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Here is the craigslist ad! Anytime I see something cool on craigslist I post it in the Here you go DINO cl ad NOT MINE!
bagged 1963 chevy suburban - $3500 (hollister) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 2011-04-11, 9:32PM PDT Reply to: sale-ptmau-2319941961@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- project still needs work project still needs work clean title and registered ready to go no smog needed asking 3500 obo or possible trade for a scout 4x4 or a jeep 4x4 or any thing 4x4 let me know what u have body drop all body touches the ground runs good has a chevy 350 v8 with a 4spd manual transmission new block hugger headers new edelbrock intake manifold new edelbrock carb new rear brake shoes new brake calipers new power steering gear box fluidine aluminum radiator have all windows in good condition no cracks or chips on them it has front baggs but have crack crossmember been raised to allow body to touch ground parts that need to be put on but included engine driven compressor all 4 new air bags 5 gallon tank extreme air 350 psi valves and gauges 75 feet of 1/2 air line 50 feet of 1/4 air line for gauges front 2nd and 3rd row seats that i was going to put on tan with red and much more if interested give me a call at 831 205 1404 i will not part out i will not part out i will not part out Here is the shortcut to all cool craigslist ads I've come across! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=373948 Tony from Norcal |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 3,737
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Chief, you have the skills to make this cool. Make it happen.
__________________
'72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 737
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Quote:
^^^What he said!
__________________
Tim Road Hounds |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Posts: 1,923
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
man, i like it... even at 3500 i think its a deal. that body is straight looking.
your C20 frame would have to be cut down to a short bed length to start with... unless it already is. can't you fix up all the crap-work on existing frame. seems that would be better. i sure miss my burb. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Winters, Ca.
Posts: 1,069
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Here is a short wheelbase 65 frame for $200.00 bucks I'm sure you can find a frame! If you wanted to.
1965 chevy s/b - $200 (oroville) Date: 2011-03-10, 11:03AM PST Reply to: sale-qjahc-2258095758@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] complete frame sand blasted and ready for powder coating. has front cross member. not a rolling chasis.payed over 300 to have blasted.great condition. have lots of other parts as well.what do you need? Location: oroville Tony from Norcal ![]() Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Winters, Ca.
Posts: 1,069
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Hollister, CA.
![]() Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hollister, Ca.
Posts: 6,147
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Thanks guys for the 'you got skills' comments...
Now you got me all fired up !! Course, i still have the BBW to build !!
__________________
John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 26
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
the body "looks" good but i would make sure its not just bondo over rust covered by primer. Primer hides a lot of issues. Looks like a great start to a project though. A little clean up on the work that is done so far and you would have an awesome ride.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
60-66 Nut
![]() ![]() Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,247
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
I would go for it if you can make it work. Not only is it a Suburban, but it's a '63 to boot!The Suburbans make great family rigs. You, the wife and the kids can all ride in style.
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: High Plains of Colorado
Posts: 2,485
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
That Nova looks clean and straight.... it is for sure worth a lot more than the 'burb to the masses. If all it needs is a motor and tranny stick to that $5k number.
Last edited by lakeroadster; 04-20-2011 at 08:18 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Rollin' Old Skool
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Posts: 5,371
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
that thing sure does look sweet sitting there in those pics...i agree with double-checking the body, but it looks pretty solid from pics...if it doesn't get you in over your head, i'd say jump on it...like Capt'n said, it would make a cool family ride!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 | |
Hollister, CA.
![]() Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hollister, Ca.
Posts: 6,147
|
Re: Suburban Guys .... Questions for you !!
Quote:
I think I might do the deal after all !! The kid that owns it is coming over my house to check out the NOVA (I towed it home from SJ) This Burban is definately a project (lot of loose ends to tie up), but I really like the way these old burbs look. The Nova is in good shape, however it makes me feel better knowing that I picked it up for free (well, almost...I traded it for a garage door...my pops gave me the materials, and I installed it...so my time and driving) I originally mentioned to the kid to keep the engine/tranny out of the burb for the Nova....gonna try and back out of that offer, as I dont have another powerplant for it. We will see !!
__________________
John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 04-24-2011 at 11:56 PM. Reason: Mi fockin spilling socks |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|